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Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – SPURDO, BRETT, OMIKAMI

Top Crypto Gainers Today on DEXScreener – SPURDO, BRETT, OMIKAMI


May 18, 2024
As blue-chip cryptocurrencies post a strong finish to the week, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and Solana (SOL) up 2.5%-5.5% each over the past 24 hours, traders are turning to the on-chain meme coin markets as they hunt for top crypto gainers today. Bitcoin topped $67,000 on Friday, while Ether and Solana rallied to the […]
Oklahoma Enacts Bill Safeguarding Residents’ Right to Self-Custody Digital Assets

Oklahoma Enacts Bill Safeguarding Residents’ Right to Self-Custody Digital Assets


May 18, 2024
Oklahoma passed a bill on May 13 to protect the rights of its residents to self-custody their digital assets. The legislation, known as OKHB3594, was signed into law by Governor Kevin Stitt and sponsored by four Republicans: State Senators Bill Coleman and Dana Prieto and State Representatives Brian Hill and Cody Maynard. The bill prohibits […]
Former Alameda Research CEO Sam Trabucco Defends FTX Exec Ryan Salame Ahead Of Sentencing

Former Alameda Research CEO Sam Trabucco Defends FTX Exec Ryan Salame Ahead Of Sentencing


May 18, 2024
Sam Trabucco, the co-CEO of Alameda Research, has spoken out in support of FTX executive Ryan Salame ahead of his sentencing on May 28, according to an updated May 14 court filing. In a character reference for the former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO, Trabucco described Salame as an “affable” and “complex” person who “doesn’t deserve […]
Turkey Drafts Crypto Bills To Align With International Standards

Turkey Drafts Crypto Bills To Align With International Standards


May 18, 2024
In a major move, Turkey drafted a crypto bill, tabled by the ruling party (AK Party) Group Chairperson Abdullah Güler on May 16, to regulate the cryptocurrency market in accordance with international standards. The proposed legislation covers various aspects of the crypto industry, including virtual asset service providers (VASPs), trading platforms, asset storage, and transactions […]
Hong Kong Launches Personal e-CNY Wallets For Cross-Border Payments

Hong Kong Launches Personal e-CNY Wallets For Cross-Border Payments


May 18, 2024
Hong Kong became the first region outside mainland China to allow users to open digital wallets and hold China’s CBDC e-CNY, otherwise known as the digital yuan on Friday. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s central bank, announced that permanent residents and foreign nationals living in Hong Kong can now open e-CNY wallets […]
Bank of America Upgrades Coinbase Rating to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $217

Bank of America Upgrades Coinbase Rating to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $217


May 18, 2024
Bank of America (BAC) upgraded its rating on Coinbase (COIN) shares from underperform to neutral on Friday and raised its price target for Coinbase to $217 from $110, reflecting a positive outlook for the cryptocurrency exchange. Following the announcement, the COIN price rose 2.5% in the pre-market and is up 4.23% for the day. Bank of […]
Floki Holders Are Flocking to This Crypto Casino Project – 100x Possible in 2024?

Floki Holders Are Flocking to This Crypto Casino Project – 100x Possible in 2024?


May 18, 2024
As the Floki (FLOKI) bulls eye a quick 50% rally from current levels around $0.00021 to yearly highs above $0.00031 after a key technical break, its holders are beginning to flock to a new crypto casino project called Mega Dice (DICE). FLOKI pushed to the north of an ascending triangle pattern this week and is […]
Political Donations Hits Record $91M of Crypto Pre 2024 Election

Political Donations Hits Record $91M of Crypto Pre 2024 Election


May 18, 2024
The crypto industry has made a record $94 million in political donations since 2023 in an effort to support pro-crypto governance. According to a May 17 Bloomberg report, crypto industry donors have contributed $94 million to federal political committees since 2023. This is more than the $83 million donated during the last 2020 election cycle. […]
Billionaire Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Holds $7 Million in Notcoin, Pledges to Hold Until 100x

Billionaire Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Holds $7 Million in Notcoin, Pledges to Hold Until 100x


May 18, 2024
Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has received a generous donation from over half a million players of the viral Telegram-based clicker game called Notcoin. The players donated a portion of their in-game coins to Durov as a gesture of gratitude for the messaging app that hosts the crypto game. The donated haul has now […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Approaches $67,000 Level – New All Time High This Week?

Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Approaches $67,000 Level – New All Time High This Week?


May 18, 2024
Bitcoin Price Prediction As Bitcoin hovers near the $67,000 mark, trading at $67,243.75 with a recent upswing of 1.41%, questions about its next milestone intensify. With a trading volume of $24.62 billion and a dominant market cap of $1.32 trillion, the prevailing sentiment is cautiously optimistic, stirring discussions on Bitcoin price predictions for an imminent […]
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Above $65K Amid $100M Andrew Tate Investment and Supply Lows

Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Above $65K Amid $100M Andrew Tate Investment and Supply Lows


May 17, 2024
Bitcoin Price Prediction Bitcoin is trading just above $65,000, experiencing a 1.25% correction after a recent surge. This upward movement was driven by weaker US CPI data, dovish FOMC sentiment, and a break from a symmetrical triangle pattern. Despite this slight bearish correction, the Bitcoin price prediction remains bullish, especially with Andrew Tate’s announcement to […]
Dolce & Gabbana Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged 97% Loss on Metaverse Outfit NFTs

Dolce & Gabbana Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged 97% Loss on Metaverse Outfit NFTs


May 17, 2024
A customer sued Dolce & Gabbana USA on Thursday, claiming the NFTs they purchased lost 97% in value due to the company’s bungled delivery. Bloomberg reported Friday that the Italian fashion house sold the NFTs on Ethereum, promising “a slate of digital, physical and experiential benefits.” It reportedly told consumers that buying its DGFamily NFTs […]
Binance Collaborates with Taiwan to Resolve Multi-Million Crypto-Assisted Money Laundering Case

Binance Collaborates with Taiwan to Resolve Multi-Million Crypto-Assisted Money Laundering Case


May 17, 2024
Binance has teamed up with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau and the Taipei District Prosecutors Office to solve a significant case involving cryptocurrency-assisted money laundering. The investigation centered around illicit funds amounting to nearly NT$200 million, equivalent to approximately $6 million, the exchange said in a press release shared with Cryptonews.com. Per the announcement, […]
DTCC and Chainlink Launch Pilot Program with US Banking Giants to Advance Tokenization in TradFi

DTCC and Chainlink Launch Pilot Program with US Banking Giants to Advance Tokenization in TradFi


May 17, 2024
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the largest settlement system in the world, has partnered with blockchain oracle Chainlink to conclude a pilot program involving several major banking firms in the United States. The primary objective of the program was to enhance the tokenization of traditional finance funds. The pilot program, known as the […]
Is Donald Trump’s Recent Crypto-Friendly Stance Genuine Or Opportunistic? Experts Weigh In

Is Donald Trump’s Recent Crypto-Friendly Stance Genuine Or Opportunistic? Experts Weigh In


May 17, 2024
Presidential candidate Donald Trump recently expressed his backing for crypto, indicating that he would cease hostility towards crypto in the US if he were to be re-elected. “If we’re going to embrace it, we have to let them be.” He also told the audience that if they like crypto, “you better vote for Trump.” Previously, […]